But it was the women who could be seen as having to present themselves in a different manner than their male counterparts.

Call it stereotyping, call it a sign that the glass ceiling is still present in some organization… but strong, powerful women tend to move upwards moreso than women who are equally skilled, but lack the confidence to express themselves.

According to a report in the HARVARD BUSINESS REVIEW, 70% of men had very high confidence levels, vs just 50% of women.

Confidence, they say, will get you everywhere. Which is why the same report concluded that there were 4 THINGS WOMEN SHOULD NOT DO AT WORK, as these may contribute to holding them back on their career path:

Being overly modest, and not taking credit when credit is due

Not asking. Momma always told us that we don’t get if we don’t ask

Blending in too much. Want to be noticed? Stand out

Remaining silent. Express yourself. Speak up.

Web Watch will admit that men who lack self-confidence can also suffer from these four items, so it’s not necessarily a women-only suggestion.

But you won’t get promoted if nobody knows who you are or what you stand for.